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Ryo Fukui (Ryo Fukui (福居良)) was born on 1 June, 1948 in Biratori, Hokkaido, Japan, is a Japanese jazz pianist (1948-2016). Discover Ryo Fukui's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 68 years old?

Popular As Ryo Fukui (福居良)
Occupation Composer pianist
Age 68 years old
Zodiac Sign Gemini
Born 1 June, 1948
Birthday 1 June
Birthplace Biratori, Hokkaido, Japan
Date of death 2016
Died Place Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan
Nationality Japan

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Ryo Fukui (福居良) was a Japanese jazz pianist based in Sapporo.

He played regularly at the "Slowboat" jazz club in Sapporo, which he and his wife Yasuko owned.

1976

In 1976, six years after moving to Tokyo, Fukui released his first album, Scenery, and his second album, Mellow Dream, the year after.

He continued improving his skills over the following years in live performance, often appearing in a trio including Satoshi Denpo, Yoshinori Fukui (Ryo's brother), and himself.

The trio would often play at the Shinjuku Pit Inn, Kichijōji "Sometime" jazz club and the "Jazz Inn Lovely" in Nagoya.

Fukui also began to perform overseas in France and America as well as beginning to teach jazz piano to students internationally.

1992

In 1992, during his visit to America, Fukui met Barry Harris, an American jazz pianist from Detroit.

The two went on to become close friends, with Harris becoming a mentor figure to Fukui and helping him develop his technique in bebop.

1994

In 1994, a third album, My Favourite Tune, was recorded and released featuring Fukui on solo piano playing several original works as well as renditions of songs such as "My Conception" by Sonny Clark and "After Hours" by Avery Parrish.

This album was followed by In New York four years later, in trio with the drummer Leroy Williams and the bassist Lisle Arthur Atkinson.

1995

In 1995 Fukui went on to open the Slowboat jazz club which attracted many local jazz players as well as international.

He would also go on to offer lessons and workshops to pass on his knowledge of music to others.

2010

Japanese jazz experienced a resurgence in popularity in the late 2010s, with Fukui and especially his album Scenery being at the forefront of renewed interest.

Fukui's music has made its way into popular internet culture, as much of his work has been uploaded onto popular streaming platforms such as YouTube and Apple Music.

This resurgence in Fukui's work has cultivated a large audience of collectors seeking the vinyl releases of his work.

2012

Fukui received the Sapporo Culture Encouragement Prize in 2012.

2015

Fukui's final album, A Letter From Slowboat, was released in 2015—recorded live during his time at the Slowboat jazz club.

2016

Fukui taught and performed internationally until his death in 2016.

His work has seen a spike in popularity after his death, with several reissues of his albums.

Fukui began his life in music by learning the accordion at age 18.

At the age of 22, he began to teach himself piano and soon moved to Tokyo.

Fukui met occasionally with saxophonist Hidehiko Matsumoto who offered valuable encouragement and guidance to the aspiring pianist.

Nonetheless, Fukui was often disheartened, feeling as though he was not making significant improvement in his playing.

Fukui died on March 15, 2016, of lymphoma.

After his death, his widow Yasuko Fukui took over the Slowboat jazz club, running its day-to-day operations.

Fukui's longtime friend Barry Harris has since been seen playing his song "Fukai Aijo" (深い愛情) and dedicating his performance to Fukui.